Commonwealth Games 2026
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Weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav created history by winning the silver medal in the women's 53kg event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Competing in her maiden Commonwealth Games, she lifted a combined 199kg to secure the podium finish, bringing home Chhattisgarh's first medal of the Games.
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As the sounds of Vande Mataram, the Shiv Strot, and the iconic Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walo echoed through the packed arena, thousands of spectators rose to their feet. Indian fans danced, cheered and waved the Tricolour, while even foreign spectators joined the celebration, creating an unforgettable atmosphere as the Commonwealth Games baton passed from Scotland to India.
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Arshad Nadeem's former mentors blamed a lack of training and negligence for the Olympic champion's disappointing ninth-place finish in the Commonwealth Games 2026 javelin final. They urged the Pakistani star to work harder and refocus on his training, warning that a successful comeback would require renewed dedication and commitment.
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Lovlina Borgohain revealed she competed with a minor knee injury during the Commonwealth Games 2026 final, saying playing through pain is part of elite boxing. The Olympic medallist, who won silver in the women's 75kg event, also dedicated her medal to the flood victims in her home state of Assam.
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Shubham Juyal completed an extraordinary comeback by winning a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, just four years after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident and spending time in the ICU. The former Army aspirant credited the Indian Army, his coach, family and friends for helping him rebuild his life, with his next goal set on winning gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
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"Mister Singh's India The Home of Curry" welcomed the visiting athletes with custom paper napkins bearing an outline map of India. Meanwhile, the Indian boxing contingent delivered a historic campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, securing an unprecedented seven gold medals the nation's highest-ever gold count in the discipline at the Games.
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The tone for the multi-sport showcase was initially set by weightlifting powerhouse Mirabai Chanu, who captured India's inaugural gold in the 48kg category, closely following para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar's opening bronze. With the overall collection reaching 39 medals comprising 13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze, the Indian contingent has thoroughly proved its mettle on the international stage.
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As Glasgow bids farewell to the Games, the focus of the Commonwealth sporting movement officially turns to India. With the boxing contingent having finished their historic campaign, the spotlight shifts to the judo mats and the velodrome for the closing hours of the multi-sport showcase.
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In the 5000m final on Saturday, Gulveer finished behind Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang of Kenya, who won gold in 13:23.61, and Australia's Ky Robinson, who claimed the silver medal in 13:24.70. The 2022 Asian Games bronze medallist in 10,000m, Gulveer has won a double in the 2025 Asian Championships in Gumi, South Korea.
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Sachin Siwach edged Namibia's Tryagain Morni Ndevelo 3-2 in the men's 60kg final, while Ankush Panghal defeated England's Dimeji Shittu to win the men's 80kg boxing gold at CWG 2026. Their victories took India's boxing tally to seven gold medals, capping a dominant campaign in Glasgow.
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Lovlina Borgohain claimed the women's 75kg boxing silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after losing 4-1 to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree in the final. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist added another major international medal to her collection, boosting India's impressive boxing campaign in Glasgow.
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Arundhati Choudhary defeated England's Chantelle Reid by a unanimous 5-0 decision to win the women's 70kg boxing gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The victory made Arundhati India's fifth boxing gold medallist at the Games, extending the country's dominant run in women's boxing.
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Sakshi Chaudhary and Priya Ghanghas clinched gold medals as India completed a dominant day in women's boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026, taking the country's tally to four women's titles. Earlier, Jaismine and Preeti also struck gold, underlining India's supremacy in the women's boxing competition in Glasgow.
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Soman Rana clinched gold in the men's Shot Put F57 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a best throw of 13.40m, while Shubham Juyal secured silver with 13.28m to complete India's historic 1-2 finish.
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Praveen Chithravel ended his Commonwealth Games medal wait by winning silver in the men's triple jump with a best leap of 16.58m, while Selva Prabhu Thirumaran claimed bronze with a season-best 16.52m to complete a double podium finish for India. The Indian duo finished behind Jamaica's Jordan Scott, who took gold with 16.72m, as India enjoyed a memorable outing in the athletics event at CWG 2026.
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Jaismine clinched the women's 57kg boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Northern Ireland's Michaela Walsh in the final. The Indian boxer controlled the bout from start to finish with disciplined tactics and clean punching, securing her maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal and adding another title to India's boxing campaign.
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Preeti Pawar won the women's 54kg boxing gold at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a dominant 5-0 victory over Canada's Scarlett Savannah Delgado, securing India's first boxing gold of the Games. The 22-year-old Haryana boxer remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, capping off an impressive campaign with a unanimous decision in the final.
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Neeraj Chopra admitted he is still not back to full fitness after winning silver in the men's javelin throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying he is gradually regaining his rhythm following an injury lay-off. The Olympic champion also cited Glasgow's cold conditions as a challenge and stressed that his focus remains on improving with every competition ahead of the rest of the season.
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During the 2025 competitive season, the Sri Lankan athlete breached the 82 meter mark on 13 separate occasions. Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal for India with a best effort of 85.83 meters on his second attempt
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She expressed profound gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for appointing her to the state police force in 2023 under the sports quota By turning personal tragedy into international triumph, Asmita Dey has written an indelible chapter in Indian sports history, establishing herself as an inspiration for aspiring athletes across the nation.
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Friday's high intensity action was defined by groundbreaking breakthroughs on the judo mats, where India captured its first ever Commonwealth Games gold medals in the discipline, alongside an extraordinary double podium finish in the men javelin throw final. The medal tally can surge on unprecedented hights today as 10 Indian boxers fight in finals for gold medal.
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Concurrently, the Hampden Park athletics arena will witness high profile Indian representation in the men triple jump final with Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran. Ten gold medals will be contested on a single blockbuster day.
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